Lost Ways Found

Secrets of the Centenarians For most of us, living to 100 sounds like a pretty rare and remarkable achievement. But what’s even more remarkable is that...

A Culture and Pharmacy Under Threat In the lush but somewhat endangered landscapes of southern Bahia, Brazil, an Indigenous community known as the Pataxó Hãhãhãi has...

A New Light on the “Dark” Ages For centuries, the Middle Ages have carried an unfortunate reputation as a time of ignorance and superstition—especially in the...

A Global Healer With Roots in Antiquity Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has held a privileged status across continents and cultures for thousands of years. Celebrated not only...

From Root Cellars to Reloading: The Lost Arts of American Resilience and Survival In a time when shelves are full but wallets feel light, The Lost...

The Ancient Pain Killer and Calming Cure The bitter, prickly leaves of wild lettuce may not resemble the typical image of a healing herb, but for...

A Different Kind of Silence In an era where hearing loss is often treated with expensive devices or risky surgery, a quiet revolution rooted in Amish...

The Power of Sound in Everyday Life Sound is an often-overlooked yet incredibly powerful tool influencing emotions, productivity, and well-being. It can affect our mood, concentration,...

The Roots of a Timeless Treat Long before it was associated with the holidays, fruit cake had roots stretching back to ancient times. Early variations of...

Long before modern medicine and pharmaceuticals became officially authoritative, communities across the northern hemisphere harnessed the healing qualities of pine trees. From Native American tribes of...